2023年6月大学英语三级A级考试真题解析.doc

2023年6月大学英语三级A级考试真题

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C. An air trip. is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Now the test will begin.
1. A. Report to his boss. B. Talk with his agent. C. See his doctor. D. Visit his lawyer.
2. A. The airport is too far away. B. The man has missed the bus.
C. This bus doesn't go to the airport. D. There is no bus going to the airport.
3. A. Before 8:45. B. Before 9:15. C. After 9:00. D. At 9:00.
4. A. The man works in the city center. B. The man wants to live in the suburbs.
C. The woman works in the suburbs. D. The woman lives in the city center.
5. A. They can't agree on the price. B. The man's order is too small.
C. The man asks for earlier delivery. D. They disagree on the discount.
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Conversation 1
6. A. The screen has gone black. B. The keyboard doesn't work.
C. The connections are broken. D. The power supply is off.
7. A. Start the computer again. C. Check the connections.
B. Change the mouse. D. Replace the keyboard.
Conversation 2
8. A. Happy. B. Excited. C. Nervous. D. Angry.
9. A. A copy of his resume. B. An application form.
C. A recommendation letter. D. A recent photo.
10. A. Fashionably. B. Carefully. C. Nicely. D. Formally.
Section C
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
11. Who is invited to give a talk at the reception?
Professor Richard Johnson from ______.
12. What period will follow Professor Johnson's talk?
A ______ period.
13. What refreshments have been prepared outside for the guests?
Some chocolates, ______.
14. When will Professor Johnson finish his talk?
At about ______ tonight.
15. Why must Professor Johnson leave by 8:30?
He is taking ______ home tonight.
Part Ⅱ Structure
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. I am very sorry ______ you such a lot of trouble by the delayed shipment.
A. caused B. causing C. to have caused D. to be caused
17. Hardly ______ his speech when a young woman in the audience rose to make a protest.
A. George finished B. does George finish C. George had finished D. had George finished
18. If you turn to the right at the corner, you'll find a path ______ to the historical building.
A. lead B. leading C. to lead D. leads
19. The working pattern of Hainan Airlines is similar to ______ of Capital Airlines.
A. that B. which C. what D. whose
20. ______ I had a problem, I would talk with someone online to seek help.
A. As if B. Just as C. Every time D. So far
21. Every Monday morning when I am in my small office, I wish I ______ in a multi-national company.
A. were working B. have worked C. am to work D. work
22. I don't think this software is appropriate ______ the newly designed production line.
A. at B. in C. of D. for
23. By the time you get to the office I ______ all the documents for the meeting.
A. was preparing B. prepared C. had prepared D. will have prepared
24. As he ______ to submit the accounting report before 4:30 pro, the assistant hurried to Mr. Smith's office.
A. was required B. had required C. requires D. required
25. Few companies are interested in providing the software we need ______ the market is small.
A. although B. since C. so that D. as if
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. The company (be) ______ in the land market since 1990 and it is now taking the lead in this field.
27. If you give us any opportunity to deal in your products, the result will be (entire) ______ satisfactory.
28. It is reported that the construction of the new subway (complete) ______ next month.
29. The manager stressed the (important) ______ of developing a long-term strategy for the company.
30. If he (take) ______ my advice at that time, he would have got the job he applied for.
31. We (impress) ______ by the high quality and fine workmanship of your products when we visited your factory.
32. Working from home is flexible and beneficial not only to the employees but also to the (employ) ______.
33. Only after they had performed hundreds of experiments did they succeed in (solve) ______. the problem.
34. The local government has decided to spend more money on the (equip) ______ of the hospitals in the rural area.
35. I tried to fix the computer myself, but that just made it (bad) ______ than I had expected.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Car servicing is something that every car owner has to experience at least some time of the year. The best method to service your car is to go to your car service station and have the servicing done methodically (有条理地) according to your car maker. Consider this: Your car is up and running smoothly but the mileage (里程) figures indicate that you need to have it serviced. Certainly, this is the right thing to do but have you wondered what actually goes in to make you pay that servicing bill every 6 months?
Servicing your car is a simple DIY (Do It Yourself) job that you can learn quickly and easily save some good money.
If you have never serviced your car before personally, here's your resource: Servicing Basics
Car servicing essentially means inspecting the ear thoroughly for any damaged components, and replacing some parts regularly that wear out over time. If you review carefully it is certainly possible to do all this by yourself, as below:
You will need a complete set of tools as provided by your car maker when you purchased the vehicle. This will usually consist of all the spanners (扳手) that you might need.
Completely servicing your ear will need a few hours but you will end up saving a lot of money. Besides, it's fun too and a lot of learning.
36. What is the best way to service your car?
A. To service your car by yourself.
B. To turn to other ear owners for help.
C. To send your ear back to the ear maker.
D. To have your car serviced at the service station.
37. What indicates that your ear needs servicing?
A. Weather conditions. B. Gas consumption. C. Mileage figures. D. Servicing bills.
38. Why does the author suggest servicing your car by yourself?.
A. It is money-saving and easy to learn. B. It is a simple way to save energy.
C. It is convenient and challenging. D. It is done more efficiently.
39. Some component parts should be replaced regularly because ______.
A. they are outdated B. they need to be oiled
C. they become worn out D. they are easily available
40. What is included in the set of tools provided by the ear maker for self-servicing?
A. Spare parts. B. Cleaning brushes.
C. Measuring meters. D. All kinds of spanners.
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or
unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

Flying Blue is a frequent flier rewards program offered by Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Flying Blue members enjoy the ability to earn and spend air mile points on flights and services offered by Air France, KLM, and its various airline partners.
Flying Blue also offers other ways to spend your points with select travel and transportation companies for things such as car and hotel rentals (租借). Award miles can be used to purchase discounts, gifts and free flights.
Flying Blue offers several different levels of membership dependent on how often you fly and how many air mile points you have accumulated. The levels are in the order of Ivory (象牙), Silver, Gold, and Platinum (白金). As one increases in membership level, one will receive increased benefits such as first class promotion on flights and extra baggage allowances. Members also are allowed entrance into SkyTeam VIP rooms.
Members must fly on a paid flight at least once every twenty months or their miles will no longer count. The Flying Blue reward program is a great way for frequent fliers and travelers to get a little bit more out of their Airline travels. As the first membership level, Ivory is your gateway to enjoying all that Flying Blue has to offer. With Ivory membership, you can start earning and spending Miles on a large number of flights and services. There are so many reasons to join the Flying Blue program--and it all starts with Ivory.
41. Flying Blue is a rewards program specially intended for ______.
A. first class travelers B. business executives C. frequent passengers D. VIP members
42. Flying Blue members have the right to use their award miles to ______.
A. get free tickets B. visit local scenic spots
C. shop in the supermarkets D. go through the VIP passage
43. To make their miles count, members must ______.
A. pay their membership fees regularly
B. fly overseas at least once every year
C. take a domestic flight with Air France once a month
D. pay for their flight at least once within twenty months
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All the members enjoy equal benefits. B. Ivory is the starting membership level.
C. Fliers can choose any membership level. D. VIP rooms are only for the Platinum level.
45. The title of the passage could be ______.
A. Introduction to Flying Blue B. Flying with Air France and KLM
C. Accumulation of Air Mile Points D. Levels of Flying Blue Membership
Task 3
Directions: The following is an advertisement of Tour to Los Angeles. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
In Downtown Los Angeles, you will have the opportunity to see the Music Center, the Los Angeles performing arts center which used to be the home of the Oscar Ceremony for more than thirty years. You will see the birth place of Los Angeles, and follow the history from the beginning at Olvera Street and see the oldest church in the city, Our Lady Queen Of L.A.
You will witness and take a memorable picture of the world famous sign HOLLYWOOD. In Hollywood you will walk down the famous Walk of Fame before you stop at the Mann's Chinese Theatre. You will have a chance to see the cement (水泥) hand and foot prints of the Hollywood great people. Then off to Beverly Hills to see the homes of your favorite stars and Rodeo Drive where the rich and famous do their shopping.
Lunch stop is at the new and historic Farmers Market. At the Farmers Market you will have time to choose and eat from the many different food courts (食府) and shop at one of the biggest shopping malls in the west side.
Famous Sites to Visit in Los Angeles

1. Music Center in downtown
2. Olvera Street, the (46) of Los Angeles
3. Our Lady Queen Of L.A, the oldest (47) in the city
4. Famous sign HOLLYWOOD
5. Mann's (48) 6. Walk of Fame: cement (49) prints of the Hollywood great people
7. Beverly Hills and (50) 8. The historic Farmers Market
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of road signs. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A--No parking in front of this gate J--No entry
B--Guest's ear park K--Pedestrian crossing ahead
C--Dangerous bend L--Peak hours only
D--Diverted traffic M--Please drive carefully
E--Limited parking N--Road closed
F--Low bridge ahead O--Speed limit of 48 kmh
G--New hours of parking control P--In case of fire, stay in vehicle
H--Entry to motorway Q--One way
I--Parking for taxis only
51. ( )弯道危险 ( )访客停车场
52. ( )此路封闭 ( )只准许出租车停
53. ( )前方桥低 ( )只限高峰时段
54. ( )严禁驶入 ( )限速每小时48公里
55. ( )单行道 ( )停车位有限
Task 5
Directions: The following is an Accident Report. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
An Accident Report
Accident Type:
Fall from Tower
Weather Conditions:
Clear
Size of Work Crew:
Not Available
Competent Safety Monitor on Site:
Yes
Safety and Health Program in Effect:
Yes
The Worksite Inspected Regularly:
Yes
Training and Education Provided:
No
Employee Job Title:
Painter
Age & Sex:
24-Male
Experience at this Type of Work:
3 Years
Time on Project:
3 Months

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT
A worker was painting the inside of the water tower. He was standing on a ladder 40 feet above the floor